Did you find the height of the 860's comparable to the 880s? The Quigley vans, especially of my era, are known for poor up travel. Putting the 880s coils on dramatically increased the travel but is just to firm for my liking. My van only weighs 7000#. I am looking for a coil that may give a little more lift but give a nice juicy ride that sucks up the forest roads and desert washboard.
The Rig Runner ...a 2010 E350 5.4 DIY Coil Conversion
- Thread starter Raul
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Such a relief to know I’m in good company. I always beat myself up about lagging during the winter.
another_mike
Adventurer
Same here, although there's no chance of snow in my area of Florida. I put off all the important projects I should be doing in the "winter" when its 70 degrees and little humidity. I procrastinate until its 100 outside and 80% humidity.
Redemption Road
Member
Sounds like you ditched the Zone and went with Superlift? Almost went that direction also. Pictures, pictures please.
After the thaw of course
After the thaw of course
CaptainBuilt
Well-known member
At least I'm not the only one freezing my butt off working on my van. Hope you're bundled up!
Raul
Adventurer
Well, it thaw out and finally I was able to finish it. Took it for a spin and I like it. everything feel tight and the extra caster is welcome. I put 0 degree adjusting bushings and the alignment seems OK. The ball joint now work at a better angle.
It looks like the new arms will give me a little bit better clearance when going over big rocks.
Finally I replaced the inner tube seals.
More clearance when rolling over things and independent caster adjustment.
Caster cam in the middle of the adjustment
Fresh U-joints and tie rod ends.
Forgot to install the brake shields. By the time I realize it, the bearings and axle clip were installed. Hopefully I'll not miss them.
It looks like the new arms will give me a little bit better clearance when going over big rocks.
Finally I replaced the inner tube seals.
More clearance when rolling over things and independent caster adjustment.
Caster cam in the middle of the adjustment
Fresh U-joints and tie rod ends.
Forgot to install the brake shields. By the time I realize it, the bearings and axle clip were installed. Hopefully I'll not miss them.
Raul
Adventurer
Alignment checked. I think I'll reduce the caster a little bit. My tie rod is bend so the shop was using this as an excuse for not being able to fine tune it. I'll install a new tie rod and take some caster out adjusting the cams on the arms. Then to re-align.
Took it for a spin. East Texas Overland Trail. Mostly dirt roads through the Hill Country with a few water crossings.
My girl has a big butt, narrowly clear it.
Took it for a spin. East Texas Overland Trail. Mostly dirt roads through the Hill Country with a few water crossings.
My girl has a big butt, narrowly clear it.
Raul
Adventurer
4x4 indicator installed. Not really a great need, but I like having it. It took me awhile to find the indicator. Here it's. I may help someone looking for something like this.
And now a PSA. Do not use aluminum tire valve caps. At least not the ones from Harbor freight. I went to check the pressure on the spare tire. The cap was fused to the stem, ended up breaking the stem and having to replace it. On the plus side, now I know how to do it if it ever happened on the trails. I was able to re-seat the bead with my 6 gal. compressor.
And now a PSA. Do not use aluminum tire valve caps. At least not the ones from Harbor freight. I went to check the pressure on the spare tire. The cap was fused to the stem, ended up breaking the stem and having to replace it. On the plus side, now I know how to do it if it ever happened on the trails. I was able to re-seat the bead with my 6 gal. compressor.
